
Waste fill-level monitoring for paper shredding companies

Waste collection companies specialising in shredded paper and secured documents face unique challenges
Rising fuel and labor costs put constant pressure on the bottom line, while the lack of real-time bin data makes on-time servicing difficult, often leading to overflowing bins or unnecessary routes. Adding to the complexity, ineffective hotspot surveillance leaves critical areas vulnerable to service delays.
The most important factor for end clients such as banks or hospitals is security, as the sensitivity of the documents is the top priority. Therefore, bins should be collected once they reach around 70% capacity, ensuring that the shredded documents on top cannot be accessed by any personnel. These pain points not only hinder operational efficiency but also affect customer satisfaction and compliance with strict security and sustainability standards.
Addressing these issues is essential for companies offering paper shredding services to stay competitive and deliver reliable, cost-effective services.
Sensoneo solution
Sensoneo’s solution utilizes ultrasonic sensors or smart buttons that can be installed within or near the paper shredders to continuously monitor the fill levels of the bins with shredded paper or secured documents. These sensors accurately measure the amount of paper waste accumulated in the bins.
The data collected by the sensors is transmitted in real-time to Sensoneo’s software platform WMS (Waste Management System). This provides managers and operators with instant access to information about the fill levels of the bins, regardless of their location or accessibility.
Ideal products
Benefits
- Cost efficiency with dynamic waste collection, no unnecessary routing
- Collection of only full bins, saving resources on bins in remote locations
- Supervision over the efficiency of the collection
- Competitive advantage thanks to on-time collection and clean collection points with no litter and overflowing bins
- Rightsizing of frequencies, capacities or locations
- Reducing CO2 emissions, relieving traffic congestion

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